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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.30, 4,757.70 and 1,222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.30, 4,757.70 and 1,222.49 is: 1,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.30 : 4,757.70 = 1,222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.30/4,757.70 = 1,222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.30x = 4,757.70 × 1,222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.30x = 5,816,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,240.67/3,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.60

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